There are moments in life that leave you utterly speechless, questioning the very fabric of reality and the minds of those around you. These are the moments when you encounter behavior so far outside the bounds of decency and respect that you're left in a state of bewildered shock. I've had more than one such encounter, and the impact lingers.
I recall a chilling conversation where someone I knew spoke with disturbing casualness about wanting to inflict horrific violence – including sexual violence and severe abuse – upon their landlord and their family, all stemming from a minor inconvenience like a new apartment being built nearby. The words hung heavy in the air, grotesque and unimaginable. My mind immediately went to the darkest place: were fantasies of killing them also part of this terrifying landscape? This kind of thought, the desire to cause another person's death, is known as homicidal ideation, and hearing it expressed so casually is a profound shock to the system. It reveals a chilling lack of empathy and a deeply disturbed inner world.
Then there are the more insidious, yet equally violating, encounters. I remember a time when someone I considered a friend, let's call them "M," thought it was "funny" to send me explicit pictures of their dog's genitals. Not funny. Not appropriate. Just a shocking violation of boundaries. To add insult to injury, this same person had previously lied about deleting my posts from their social media, demonstrating a clear pattern of deceit.
The hypocrisy was astounding. This individual, who had no qualms about sending me deeply inappropriate content, later expressed anger about me "forcing religion upon them." And when confronted about the dog pictures, their defense was that I "never said I didn't like it," as if the absence of an explicit rejection was a green light for such a grotesque invasion of my personal space and comfort.
On What Planet Do These People Live?
You're left asking, "On what planet do these people live?"
They live on a planet where:
Boundaries are non-existent or irrelevant: They disregard fundamental lines of respect and decency.
Hypocrisy reigns supreme: They demand standards from others that they utterly fail to apply to themselves. They can be outraged by perceived slights while committing far greater offenses.
Lies and manipulation are tools: Deceit becomes a convenient way to control narratives or avoid accountability.
Projection is a defense: As we've explored before, sometimes the accusations hurled at you are merely reflections of their own guilt or unacceptable thoughts. The person accusing you of a "crime" might be the one harboring the true transgressions.
Lack of empathy is profound: They seem incapable of understanding or caring about the impact of their words and actions on others.
These experiences, whether they involve casual threats of violence or blatant disregard for personal boundaries, are not normal. They are deeply unsettling and can leave a lasting impact. It's crucial to recognize that such behavior is a reflection of their internal world and their issues, not yours. Your shock, your discomfort, and your questioning of their reality are entirely valid responses to truly unfathomable actions.
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